Associate Veterinarian- Valley Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
Valley Veterinary Hospital, located in Oshkosh, WI, is a dynamic and expanding general practice renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch care to small animals and their owners. We take pride in our progressive approach and well-equipped facilities, providing our veterinarians with the resources they need to focus solely on practicing medicine.
Our practice boasts advanced amenities including laser therapy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and a full idexx lab suite featuring Sedivue, complemented by efficient EzyVet computer software. With a supportive administrative team in place, our veterinarians can dedicate themselves entirely to patient care.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing
Benefits
- Work Schedule: 36-38 hours/week.
- Salary: $150,000 base plus 20% percentage.
Insurance, Dues, Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package encompassing professional liability insurance, IRA with a 3% match, a health insurance stipend, DEA registration, and membership dues in esteemed organizations such as AVMA and AAHA. Additionally, we extend a personal and family pet care discount. Paid (major) holidays and 10 days of annual paid vacation are provided, with flexibility for additional time off through schedule adjustments.
Continuing Education
We cover the cost of annual attendance at a national meeting ($2,000/year).
We offer a month-long specialty and surgical externship in Buffalo, covering housing, transportation, and other associated expenses.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals using advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment. They will work within a supportive team environment to ensure efficient patient management and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 59% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $123k–$159k)447 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$159k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Wisconsin | 95 active | 4,536 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 59% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 51% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 68 in the last 30 days | 72 the 30 days before (−6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Dvm Launch | #7 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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